Tannehill wasn’t supposed to be ready to play in the NFL this year – at least that’s what everyone said back at April’s NFL Draft. Tannehill only started 19 games at Texas A&M, and supposedly would need time on the bench this year to hone his skills and adjust …

The Cardinals may be 3-0, but their offense lacks punch (18th in points per game) and their offensive line is shaky at best. Left tackle Levi Brown is out for the season, and replacement D’Anthony Batiste is a seven-year journeyman on his sixth NFL team with just four starts on his resume before this …

Talking points for a Thursday morning as preparations continue for Sunday’s game at Arizona:

1. Despite all the preaching, the turnover battle has not been going Miami’s way through the first three games.

The coaching staff put a premium on creating takeaways and taking care of the ball during the offseason and training camp, and it’s a stat that looms large against an aggressive, ball-hawking defense this week.

Peyton Watch: Manning is in Arizona this afternoon, the second leg of his tour to find a new team. Arizona Republic beat writer Kent Somers reports that Manning arrived with coach Ken Whisenhunt around 10 a.m. Mountain time and is also spending the day with team president Michael Bidwill and star receiver Larry Fitzgerald. For updates on the visit, follow Kent on Twitter.

Peyton Manning has reportedly narrowed down his list to three finalists.

According to Mike Klis of the Denver Post, Manning is en route to Denver to meet with the Broncos later tonight. Also on Manning’s itinerary are visits with the Cardinals and Dolphins. According to the report, Manning would like to make his decision by Tuesday, the same day that free agency begins.

Mannegeddon is finally here — the day the Colts will do the inevitable and release Peyton Manning instead of paying him a $28 million roster bonus. Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay flew from South Florida to Indianapolis last night, and will hold a press conference at noon EST today to formally announce the news.

And as soon as Manning is released, Game On. He will become a free agent immediately, …

Most general managers and head coaches from the 32 NFL teams addressed the media last weekend at the NFL Combine, to discuss not only their thoughts on this year’s NFL Draft prospects, but also about their team’s plans heading into free agency, which begins March 13.

Here are 24 notes from around the league, many of which pertain to the Dolphins:

While the Indianapolis Colts don’t have to make a decision on Peyton Manning until March 8, when they will owe him a $28 million bonus if he is still on the roster, the decision obviously could come sooner. It’s become almost common knowledge that owner Jim Irsay has decided to cut Manning loose rather than take the risk _ however large or small it may be …